“I Can Get Paralyzed”: Suffering from Crippling Illness, 57-YO Mike Tyson Makes Bold Statement When Asked About the Possibility of Ending Up Like Ailing Muhammad Ali

Boxing is a sport that demands a lot of discipline, courage, determination, and sacrifice from the athlete. Despite the glory that comes with it, the dangers run just as deep. A lot of boxers ended up suffering from lifelong problems after years of repeatedly taking hits on their body and head. Repeated blows to the head can result in long-term brain damage, a condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). One tragic example of this is Muhammad Ali who suffered from Parkinson’s disease which is believed to have been caused by his boxing career.

Thus the question arises, what keeps these athletes going even after all the risk they have to put themselves through? Recently as Antonio Brown appeared on Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, the boxing legend provided an answer for this question. Tyson himself suffers from a nervous condition called Sciatica. This condition came to light when the former champion was spotted at the Miami International Airport back in 2022. However, this condition worsened after a recent accident and he has “never been the same since then”.

Mike Tyson paid a price for his greatness

In a recent episode on Mike Tyson’s podcast, NFL legend Antonio Brown made his appearance. During one segment of the podcast, they discussed the dangers the athletes face. Brown stated that players already know about the potential risks of the sport. To this, Tyson mentions an unwritten code- anytime you play or train you can die. The conversation soon developed towards the importance of making money off oneself. Tyson’s co-host DJ Whoo Kid pointed out how Muhammad Ali “went through hell” and questioned if that were to happen to him would he feel aggrieved?

Tyson’s answer was a resounding no and mentioned the “unwritten law”– “there’s a possibility during training and in the fight [that] I can die.” Furthermore, he stated, “I can get paralyzed I guess, get f****d up. I knew that when I signed the contract.” Kid then shared his understanding that this is the “big sacrifice” they have to pay to win throughout their life. Moreover, Brown chimed in, “That’s the risk we gotta take to be in the position we in.”

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Furthermore, the boxing legend boldly stated, “I’d rather live a short life of glory than a long life of obscurity. Nobody knowing who you are, just average nobody.” His reply left Whoo Kid speechless and showed the determination that once led ‘Iron’ Mike to the annals of the Heavyweight division. What do you think about Tyson’s statement? Do share your thoughts in the comments.

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